Research Productivity in the Health Sciences in Saudi Arabia: 2008-2017

Haq, Ikram Ul; Rehman, Shafiq Ur; Al-Kadri, Hanan M.; Farooq, Rai Khalid

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.2020.147

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“…Two out of the top three medical universities in KSA are present in Riyadh. 17 Moreover, other research has shown that most related research contributions come from Riyadh. 18 However, our research produced unexpected results and showed that residents from Jeddah were more likely to access online information and have positive study habits compared to those from Riyadh and Dammam.…”

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Understanding the study habits of Saudi residents in a psychiatry programme

Mbbs¹

2021

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

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Objectives Understanding the way psychiatry residents select, consume, and prioritise their educational resources during their psychiatry residency programme is essential. The purpose of this study was to evaluate Saudi psychiatry residents' study habits during their residency training. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 150 Saudi psychiatry residents were invited to complete an anonymous survey with 18 close-ended statements. The responses were recorded on a 5-point Likert scale. The survey included items about study volume, motivational factors, study resources, study methods, and overall satisfaction with training. Results We received responses from 121 residents. There were more men (57.9%) than women (42.1%). A larger percentage of residents studied between two and five hours per day (30.6%). A larger proportion of residents did not agree that the psychiatry residency programme had some degree of protected time prior to their board exams (42.2%). The most crucial motivating factor for their study was the final board exam; 28.1% and 35.5% of residents ranked this factor as highly and very highly motivating, respectively. The most useful study resources were books such as Kaplan, Oxford, and Oral Board materials. Conclusion Our study is the first of its kind that provides insight into the study habits of Saudi psychiatry residents. The information can be used to improve the quality of training and medical education of psychiatry residents.

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Understanding the study habits of Saudi residents in a psychiatry programme

Mbbs¹

2021

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

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“…This finding is consistent with a previous study’s findings that found that the highest numbers of collaborative publications in the field of Physical Sciences (1980–2014) were produced through partnerships in Saudi Arabia and the United States (23.31%) and Saudi Arabia and Egypt (22.95%) 25 . Similarly, the highest numbers of collaborative publications related to Health Sciences in Saudi Arabia were produced through partnerships between Egypt (16.5%) and the United States (16.3%) 26 . These collective findings highlight the strong collaborative and intellectual ties Saudi Arabia maintains with respective academic communities in the United States and Egypt.…”

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Bibliometric analysis of road traffic injuries research in the Gulf Cooperation Council region

Butt¹,

Ashiq²,

Rehman³

et al. 2020

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Background: Despite governmental interventions, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region continues to experience higher road traffic crash and fatality rates relative to Western nations. This trend suggests a potential disconnect between Road Traffic Injuries (RTI) research and the mitigation measures put in place. Method: Here, we present an in-depth bibliometric analysis to obtain a comprehensive understanding of RTI research in the GCC region. The Web of Science database was used to search and retrieve the relevant articles during the period of 1981-2019. Results: The volume of RTI research increased from 2015–2019, suggesting an increased focus on traffic safety in the GCC region. Saudi Arabia had the highest RTI research productivity level (126 publications); Bahrain had the lowest (7 publications). Inconsistent with its low publication volume, Hammad Medical Corps of Qatar had the highest citation impact score of 16.33. Global collaboration for RTI research was highest between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The most prevalent publication journal for the region was Accident Analysis and Prevention. The most common keywords were “road traffic accidents” and “road traffic injuries”; terms such as “mobile phones”, “pedestrian safety”, “pedestrians”, and “distracted driving” were least common. In the five most productive GCC nations with respect to RTI research (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman), researchers tended to publish works related to road traffic safety in traffic safety-oriented journals. Conclusions: The quantity and quality of RTI publications in GCC is insufficient to meet the increasing related public health and economic burden in the region. The trends among publication volumes, citations, and impact were inconsistent. There is a lack of research collaboration among the institutions. Most of the research related to RTI is being conducted by researchers with a medical background. Research focusing on pedestrians, cyclists and road user behavior is also inadequate.

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“…The number of publications in health science has significantly increased between 2008 and 2017, with an annual growth rate of 14.1%. [ 5 ] However, most publications were in local journals or journals with low impact factors. [ 5 6 ] Identifying barriers to research participation is needed to develop targeted interventions promoting research practice.…”

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“…[ 5 ] However, most publications were in local journals or journals with low impact factors. [ 5 6 ] Identifying barriers to research participation is needed to develop targeted interventions promoting research practice. Various factors might promote or impede research activities.…”

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Barriers to research productivity among gastroenterologists and hepatologists in Saudi Arabia

AlSardi

AlAskar

Alsahafi

et al. 2021

Saudi J Gastroenterol

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Background: Clinical research is essential for the advancement of medical knowledge and evidence-based medical practice. In this study, we aimed to identify barriers that limit research productivity among gastroenterologists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: We conducted a national online survey targeting gastroenterologists in Saudi Arabia. Participants were asked about the patterns of their practice, their prior research activities, and potential barriers to research productivity. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to examine the association between different factors and research productivity. Results: A total of 85 gastroenterologists completed the survey. Respondents were predominantly male physicians (90.6%) and 40% of them belonged to the age group of 40-49 years. About 85.9% had at least one prior research participation of any type. Around 67.1% of the respondents had been a primary investigator at least once in the last 5 years, while only 23.5% had been a primary investigator at a minimum average rate of once a year. Multiple barriers to research productivity were identified: insufficient research time (78.8%), lack of funding and compensation (77.6%), lack of a statistician (68.2%), insufficient research training (64.7%), lack of connection (60%), lack of technical support (57.6%), and lack of interest (31%). On univariate analysis, insufficient research time and lack of funding and compensation were significantly associated with no research participation ( P <0.01 and 0.03, respectively). On multivariate analysis, lack of funding and compensation was independently associated with no research participation (adjusted OR 15.32;95% C.I 2.66, 121.58, P < 0.01). Conclusions: Barriers to research productivity are highly prevalent among gastroenterologists in Saudi Arabia. Insufficient research time and lack of funding and compensation are the most common. Interventions are needed to promote research activities.

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Research Productivity in the Health Sciences in Saudi Arabia: 2008-2017

Cited by 37 publications

References 17 publications

Understanding the study habits of Saudi residents in a psychiatry programme

Understanding the study habits of Saudi residents in a psychiatry programme

Bibliometric analysis of road traffic injuries research in the Gulf Cooperation Council region

Barriers to research productivity among gastroenterologists and hepatologists in Saudi Arabia

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